Hornsey Historical Society Next Meeting 13 May

[Rachael Macdonald]

Those already familiar with 'tin tabernacles' as well as those curious to learn about these iron churches will enjoy this talk. Illustrations include Bowes Park's Shaftesbury Hall, sadly due to be demolished and replaced with a replica made from modern materials (Lego bricks?). You may like to see it for yourselves (next to Bowes Park Railway Station) before the vandalism commences.

Wednesday 13 May 8pm

FLAT PACK CHURCHES
Marianne Zierau 

The growth of the population together with an increased interest in religion in the nineteenth century resulted in an increased demand for churches. In order to keep up with demand it was necessary to construct temporary churches. Iron churches were popular as temporary churches; they were cheap and quick to build. There were thousands of them all over the country of which less than 100 survive. In this talk Marianne Zierau will explore the history of iron churches as well as the history of how they were sold. 

URC Hall, cnr Ferme Park Rd/Weston Pk, N8 9PX
Doors open 7.30pm for refreshments and sales.
Talk starts prompt at 8pm. Latecomers will not be admitted.
Visitors welcome, suggested donation £2